What is it that you DON'T like about your bike?

**kiwifruit** · 25th April 2009, 14:50

It doesn't carry enough water bottles

**Marmoot** · 25th April 2009, 15:40

What is it that you DON'T like about your Bike?

Depreciation and running cost

**Animal** · 25th April 2009, 15:45

The seat gets damned uncomfortable after only 200kms, and the cheap, shitty brackets holding the exhaust cans under the tailpiece.

**Duke girl** · 25th April 2009, 16:01

The mirrors are hopeless as the only way I can see anything behind me is to either drop my arms down by my side while I have a quick look or move my head pass my shoulders to the side I am trying to have a look behind.
The seat is ok for about the 1st 100ks then after that, it starts to get the hard feeling.

**thehollowmen** · 25th April 2009, 16:30

I don't have a regular pillion with this bike

**Hiflyer** · 25th April 2009, 16:33

the grips on they hyosung are real hard :'( i like aftermarket ones

uuummm nothing else i dont really like. . . oh except for when my throttle jammed couple of days ago ....................

**sinned** · 25th April 2009, 16:55

Gen2 Busa - too much power and too fast.
I used to love working the speedtriple (I traded) up through the gears -watching the revs climb and the limiter lights blink and hearing the triple sound brought on a huge smile. I can't do that on the busa - too fast at 170 change point in 2nd, bump as front comes down and arms retreat into their socket. Not a smile but a tremble of - fuck is that fear?

Do like that gear indicator otherwise I wouldn't know what gear am running in - the S3 needed and should have had one.

Seat is a bit hard after all day riding - Rider seats here I come.

Storage is fixed with a pack rack. Paddock stand has enabled chain oiling.

Other than the Fear Factor I love this bike.

Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

Had a thought and I love my Bike, an '07 Busa but:

There's no gear indicator

Footpegs are too high, = major leg pain after 60 min and sore arms from holding on

Limited storage = very limited

Speedo error ...way out ( 10 % at lower speeds )

Turning circle is minimal and impossible to oil the chain without a 'Bike stand' or a spare 10 minutes on your knees inching the bike along incrementally squirting hoping you hit the target on the link, you never do ....

Whats wrong with your ride ?

**peasea** · 25th April 2009, 17:19

I have to stop to put gas in it. It's so comfy I never want to get off. (A bit like the missus really.)

**MotoKuzzi** · 25th April 2009, 17:29

Love everything about mine except for the fact that the upright cruiser rideing position has stuffed my back.

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th April 2009, 18:32

Originally Posted by Oakie

The seat is a bit thin. If I sit the wrong way and get off after about 40 minutes my nether regions (I mean the front ones) are numb and tingly. When I walk it tickles and makes me walk funny.

Mrs Oakie's knickers might be fine in the privacy of your own home, but the shortfalls show up when out and about. Eh?
Bling for an oft quoted post....

**JacksColdSweat** · 25th April 2009, 18:39

2nd gear vs neutral

Can I find neutral when I'm stopped at lights etc - nope. But when I set off from said lights and click up from 1st expecting 2nd - there it is (neutral) - every freaking time!

I look/feel like a total numpty changing into neutral and then stuttering around trying to find 2nd and shedding speed... grrr!

I also wish it had just a bit more top end. I don't really want to go very fast but I really feel like it's revving it's tits off at 100kph

**boman** · 25th April 2009, 18:46

No Petrol guage, it has a warning light but no gauge.
No gear indicator.
No 7th gear when I go looking. Just as well they put them in a box ae??

**mnkyboy** · 25th April 2009, 20:16

Originally Posted by boman

No Petrol guage, it has a warning light but no guage.
No gear indicator.
No 7th gear when I go looking. Just as well they put them in a box ae??

I dont even have a warning light for fuel, or gear indicator - dont even have 6 gears.

Only thing i dont like about mine is the frame flex

**P38** · 25th April 2009, 20:32

Fuel Capacity.

15.5l just aint enough for such a comfortable cruiser.

I get between 280-300kms/tank but would like to get at least 400kms.

Another 4l should do the trick nicely.

**Nagash** · 25th April 2009, 21:04

Err... majorly terrible fuel consumption in combination with a small gas tank.

13L and that'll last me 150km's if i'm having some fun. Makes for some very interesting situations and a lighter wallet.

That's really about it actually.. I love the damn thing.

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